Our Philosophy
At St. Bartholomew School, we offer a nurturing Pre-K 3s program for young learners in our community. Through the Energizing Readiness method, we create a warm, close-knit environment that fosters love, care, and mutual respect. Our program helps children discover and develop their unique talents, instilling a sense of self-worth while encouraging them to appreciate and value others.
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Our teachers use a structured, multi-sensory curriculum that emphasizes essential pre-reading skills, including oral language development, phonological awareness, letter recognition, and letter sounds. Each of the 26 letters—and their alphabetic principles—along with the numbers zero through nine, are reinforced through engaging, multi-sensory learning techniques.
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What sets our curriculum apart is its holistic approach. Beyond academic growth, we emphasize social, emotional, physical, intellectual, creative, and spiritual development, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for every child.
Class Size and Environment:
Our smallest students require a low teacher to student ration to ensure that each child receives the attention and care that he or she needs and deserves.
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The class will have a maximum size of 20 students with 3 full time teachers so that a 7:1 ratio can be ensured.
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The classroom is a large, light filled room in the main school building. The room is filled with artwork from various children's books, multiple areas for learning that include both floor and group tables, and an interactive Smart Board. There is also a dedicated, private bathroom sized for young children.
Creative and Spiritual Development
St. Bartholomew School believes that fostering spiritual growth and encouraging creativity is critical in developing a healthy and whole child. Children in our program benefit from the many resources already available at our grade school, including a new gymnasium, an art and music department, a warm and inviting library, weekly Mass, and instruction about how God is part of their lives.
